Longtime aviation professor at University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dr. John Horine was presented the 2017 Friend of Aviation Award during an April 27th banquet at the Spring Conference of the Missouri Airport Managers Association (MAMA) held at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri. Dr. Horine has been a fixture in Missouri […]
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Pueblo of Zuni Dedicates New Airport in New Mexico
The Pueblo of Zuni recently dedicated their new airport located about 5 miles west of Zuni, NM. The project, which replaced the old airport, took fifteen years to complete. “After 15 years of planning, environmental work, data recovery, and several design iterations with the FAA, the construction began in 2014,” said Jane Lucero, Airport Development […]
Washington Governor Signs into Law Bills to Strengthen State Aviation Investments
Earlier this month, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law two bills aimed at improving the health and viability of Washington’s aviation system. House Bill 1018, signed on April 19, increases the funding cap on a single state airport aid grant from $250,000 to $750,000. The new law uses existing revenues from the Washington State Department […]
TWO STUDENTS EARN EAA/DAHER INTERN SCHOLARSHIPS
The internship program is now in its 11th year. Each recipient receives a five-week internship at Daher’s Tarbes facility in France, located in the shadow of the Pyrenees Mountains, followed by a week to the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh where they’ll help Daher during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. All travel, lodging, and work experience […]
Spirit Airlines Begins Service at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport
You survived another New England winter and now it’s time to plan that well-deserved summer vacation. Spirit Airlines is bringing its ultra-low fares to Connecticut and Western Massachusetts just in time, with new nonstop flights from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) to the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood […]
Airbus Engineering Boosts Innovation, Competitiveness with Move to WSU Innovation Campus
Airbus Americas Engineering officially opened its new Engineering Center on the Wichita State University (WSU) Innovation Campus. In a ceremony attended by the approximately 300 Airbus employees who work at the center and special guests, including Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, the company recognized the importance of locating academia and industry together to improve innovation and […]
WSDOT to Hire Airport Land Use and Strategic Programs Coordinator
The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division in Tumwater, Washington is currently accepting applications for an Airport Land Use & Strategic Programs Coordinator (Transportation Planning Specialist 4). This unique and challenging position will manage complex, statewide aviation projects and studies. The opportunity is ideal for those interested in working with airports, conducting in-depth land-use […]
Yuma and Ageless Aviation Dream Foundation Honor 12 Local Veterans
The Ageless Aviation Dream Foundation along with members from the Yuma, Arizona community came together on April 11th for a beautiful ceremony as a show of appreciation of 12 local Veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to our Country and the Yuma community. “Yuma is honored to have been selected by the Ageless Aviation Dreams […]
JSSI President Midwest Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year® 2017
EY has announced that Neil Book, President and CEO of Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Midwest. The awards program, which is celebrating its 31st year, recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their […]
Rep. Graves Announces Annual WingNuts Flying Circus Air Show and Fly In
Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) recently announced the 14th Annual WingNuts Flying Circus Air Show and Fly In to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Gould Peterson Memorial Airport (K57) in Tarkio, Missouri. The event brings together general aviation pilots, aviation industry leaders, government officials and Members of Congress to share their mutual […]




